Helen Of Troy Ltd Financials
This page shows Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 17 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
FY2026's reported collapse reflects a balance-sheet reset more than a cash-generation failure in Helen of Troy's operating model.
The key clue is the split between net income at-$899M and free cash flow at$131.9M , which says FY2026's headline loss did not mirror cash leaving the business. That gap lines up with goodwill shrinking from$1.18B to$472.3M , pointing to a large mostly noncash write-down that reset asset values more than day-to-day operations.
Even before the write-down, the model was under pressure: revenue fell to
Inventory discipline did not improve with demand: inventory was
Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2026. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Helen Of Troy Ltd's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Helen Of Troy Ltd has an operating margin of -43.8%, meaning the company retains $-44 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This below-average margin results in a low score of 13/100, suggesting thin profitability after operating expenses. This is down from 7.5% the prior year.
Helen Of Troy Ltd's revenue declined 6.4% year-over-year, from $1.9B to $1.8B. This contraction results in a growth score of 16/100.
Helen Of Troy Ltd has a moderate D/E ratio of 0.95. This balance of debt and equity financing earns a leverage score of 48/100.
Helen Of Troy Ltd's current ratio of 1.71 indicates adequate short-term liquidity, earning a score of 49/100. The company can meet its near-term obligations, though with limited headroom.
Helen Of Troy Ltd has a free cash flow margin of 7.4%, earning a moderate score of 60/100. The company generates positive cash flow after capital investments, but with room for improvement.
Helen Of Troy Ltd generates a -112.6% ROE, indicating limited profit relative to shareholders' investment. This results in a returns score of 11/100. This is down from 7.4% the prior year.
Helen Of Troy Ltd scores 0.39, below the 1.81 distress threshold. The score is driven primarily by a large market capitalization ($638.9M) relative to total liabilities ($1.3B). This indicates elevated financial distress risk and warrants close attention to liquidity and debt levels.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
Helen Of Troy Ltd passes 3 of 9 financial strength tests. 2 of 4 profitability signals pass, no leverage/liquidity signals pass (rising debt, declining liquidity, or share dilution), 1 of 2 efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Helen Of Troy Ltd generates $-0.19 in operating cash flow ($171.1M OCF vs -$899.0M net income). This mixed ratio suggests some earnings may rely on non-cash accounting items.
Helen Of Troy Ltd earns $-13.5 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense (-$782.1M vs $57.7M). This narrow margin raises concern about the company's ability to service its debt if operating income declines.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Helen Of Troy Ltd generated $1.8B in revenue in fiscal year 2026. This represents a decrease of 6.4% from the prior year.
Helen Of Troy Ltd's EBITDA was -$728.8M in fiscal year 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents a decrease of 468.5% from the prior year.
Helen Of Troy Ltd reported -$899.0M in net income in fiscal year 2026. This represents a decrease of 825.0% from the prior year.
Helen Of Troy Ltd earned $-39.08 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2026. This represents a decrease of 827.7% from the prior year.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Helen Of Troy Ltd generated $131.9M in free cash flow in fiscal year 2026, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 58.7% from the prior year.
Helen Of Troy Ltd held $18.9M in cash against $755.8M in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2026.
Helen Of Troy Ltd had 23M shares outstanding in fiscal year 2026. This represents an increase of 1.4% from the prior year.
Margins & Returns
Helen Of Troy Ltd's gross margin was 45.7% in fiscal year 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is down 2.3 percentage points from the prior year.
Helen Of Troy Ltd's operating margin was -43.8% in fiscal year 2026, reflecting core business profitability. This is down 51.3 percentage points from the prior year.
Helen Of Troy Ltd's net profit margin was -50.3% in fiscal year 2026, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 56.8 percentage points from the prior year.
Helen Of Troy Ltd's ROE was -112.6% in fiscal year 2026, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is down 120.0 percentage points from the prior year.
Capital Allocation
Helen Of Troy Ltd invested $54.0M in research and development in fiscal year 2026. This represents an increase of 0.2% from the prior year.
Helen Of Troy Ltd spent $1.9M on share buybacks in fiscal year 2026, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding. This represents a decrease of 98.1% from the prior year.
Helen Of Troy Ltd invested $39.2M in capex in fiscal year 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 30.4% from the prior year.
HELE Income Statement
| Metric | Q1'27 | Q4'26 | Q3'26 | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $402.1M-14.4% | $470.0M-8.3% | $512.8M+18.8% | $431.8M+16.2% | $371.7M-23.5% | $485.9M-8.4% | $530.7M+11.9% | $474.2M |
| Cost of Revenue | $217.3M-16.6% | $260.4M-4.4% | $272.5M+13.0% | $241.1M+22.6% | $196.6M-21.3% | $250.0M-7.9% | $271.4M+5.1% | $258.2M |
| Gross Profit | $184.9M-11.8% | $209.7M-12.8% | $240.3M+26.0% | $190.7M+9.0% | $175.0M-25.8% | $235.9M-9.0% | $259.3M+20.0% | $216.1M |
| R&D Expenses | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SG&A Expenses | $124.5M-31.4% | $181.4M-0.7% | $182.8M+3.3% | $177.0M+5.6% | $167.7M-3.9% | $174.5M-3.4% | $180.7M+0.6% | $179.7M |
| Operating Income | $60.3M+218.4% | -$51.0M-508.8% | -$8.4M+97.3% | -$315.7M+22.4% | -$407.0M-20300.4% | $2.0M-97.3% | $75.1M+115.5% | $34.9M |
| Interest Expense | $12.2M-11.6% | $13.9M-12.6% | $15.9M+11.5% | $14.2M+3.0% | $13.8M-1.2% | $14.0M+14.9% | $12.2M-8.0% | $13.2M |
| Income Tax | $12.6M+239.1% | -$9.0M-115.0% | $60.0M+385.3% | -$21.0M-169.7% | $30.2M+148.3% | -$62.5M-562.0% | $13.5M+182.5% | $4.8M |
| Net Income | $35.8M+164.3% | -$55.6M+33.9% | -$84.1M+72.8% | -$308.6M+31.5% | -$450.7M-980.9% | $51.2M+3.1% | $49.6M+191.6% | $17.0M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.51 | N/A | $-3.65+72.8% | $-13.44+31.6% | $-19.65 | N/A | $2.17+193.2% | $0.74 |
HELE Balance Sheet
| Metric | Q1'27 | Q4'26 | Q3'26 | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2.1B-1.7% | $2.1B-9.6% | $2.3B-2.8% | $2.4B-9.2% | $2.7B-15.3% | $3.1B+5.3% | $3.0B+3.2% | $2.9B |
| Current Assets | $856.3M-1.1% | $865.5M-13.8% | $1.0B+7.0% | $938.1M+9.7% | $855.4M-8.2% | $931.7M-6.5% | $996.3M+10.6% | $900.6M |
| Cash & Equivalents | $21.7M+14.8% | $18.9M-30.4% | $27.1M+21.3% | $22.4M-1.3% | $22.7M+20.2% | $18.9M-53.8% | $40.8M+102.6% | $20.1M |
| Inventory | $467.4M+2.5% | $455.8M-9.8% | $505.3M-4.5% | $528.9M+9.2% | $484.1M+7.0% | $452.6M+0.4% | $450.7M-4.0% | $469.6M |
| Accounts Receivable | $323.8M-10.4% | $361.3M-17.1% | $436.0M+24.5% | $350.2M+11.3% | $314.8M-26.5% | $428.3M-6.1% | $456.2M+24.7% | $365.7M |
| Goodwill | $472.3M0.0% | $472.3M-10.9% | $530.2M-6.8% | $569.1M-34.0% | $861.8M-27.1% | $1.2B+10.9% | $1.1B0.0% | $1.1B |
| Total Liabilities | $1.2B-6.1% | $1.3B-11.5% | $1.5B+0.5% | $1.5B+4.0% | $1.4B-1.7% | $1.4B+7.7% | $1.3B+2.4% | $1.3B |
| Current Liabilities | $480.2M-4.9% | $505.0M-8.9% | $554.1M+0.7% | $550.0M+9.0% | $504.5M+8.2% | $466.3M-9.9% | $517.8M+1.8% | $508.7M |
| Long-Term Debt | $691.1M-8.6% | $755.8M-13.0% | $869.0M-0.3% | $871.3M+2.4% | $850.7M-6.3% | $907.5M+25.1% | $725.3M+2.8% | $705.4M |
| Total Equity | $843.5M+5.7% | $798.2M-6.3% | $852.3M-8.0% | $926.3M-24.6% | $1.2B-27.1% | $1.7B+3.4% | $1.6B+3.9% | $1.6B |
| Retained Earnings | $448.5M+8.7% | $412.8M-11.9% | $468.4M-15.2% | $552.4M-35.8% | $861.1M-34.4% | $1.3B+4.0% | $1.3B+4.1% | $1.2B |
HELE Cash Flow Statement
| Metric | Q1'27 | Q4'26 | Q3'26 | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | -$636K-100.6% | $111.3M+832.0% | $11.9M+214.1% | -$10.5M-117.9% | $58.3M+66.8% | $35.0M+320.4% | $8.3M-81.3% | $44.6M |
| Capital Expenditures | $5.8M-29.4% | $8.2M+33.1% | $6.2M-46.2% | $11.5M-14.2% | $13.4M+68.8% | $7.9M-2.6% | $8.1M+66.4% | $4.9M |
| Free Cash Flow | -$6.4M-106.2% | $103.1M+1686.6% | $5.8M+126.3% | -$21.9M-148.8% | $45.0M+66.2% | $27.1M+14067.5% | $191K-99.5% | $39.7M |
| Investing Cash Flow | $72.5M+1082.3% | -$7.4M-21.5% | -$6.1M+47.1% | -$11.5M-21.2% | -$9.5M+96.0% | -$239.5M-2427.1% | -$9.5M-91.9% | -$4.9M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$69.1M+38.5% | -$112.2M-10071.8% | -$1.1M-105.1% | $21.7M+148.1% | -$45.1M-124.7% | $182.6M+736.7% | $21.8M+161.2% | -$35.7M |
| Dividends Paid | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Share Buybacks | $1.2M+481.3% | $209K-6.7% | $224K+48.3% | $151K-88.7% | $1.3M+9407.1% | $14K-53.3% | $30K-72.5% | $109K |
HELE Financial Ratios
| Metric | Q1'27 | Q4'26 | Q3'26 | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 46.0%+1.4pp | 44.6%-2.3pp | 46.9%+2.7pp | 44.2%-2.9pp | 47.1%-1.5pp | 48.6%-0.3pp | 48.9%+3.3pp | 45.6% |
| Operating Margin | 15.0%+25.9pp | -10.8%-9.2pp | -1.6%+71.5pp | -73.1%+36.4pp | -109.5%-109.9pp | 0.4%-13.7pp | 14.1%+6.8pp | 7.3% |
| Net Margin | 8.9%+20.7pp | -11.8%+4.6pp | -16.4%+55.1pp | -71.5%+49.8pp | -121.3%-131.8pp | 10.5%+1.2pp | 9.3%+5.8pp | 3.6% |
| Return on Equity | 4.2%+11.2pp | -7.0%+2.9pp | -9.9%+23.5pp | -33.3%+3.4pp | -36.7%-39.8pp | 3.0%0.0pp | 3.0%+2.0pp | 1.1% |
| Return on Assets | 1.7%+4.3pp | -2.6%+1.0pp | -3.6%+9.2pp | -12.8%+4.2pp | -17.0%-18.6pp | 1.6%-0.0pp | 1.7%+1.1pp | 0.6% |
| Current Ratio | 1.78+0.1 | 1.71-0.1 | 1.81+0.1 | 1.71+0.0 | 1.70-0.3 | 2.00+0.1 | 1.92+0.2 | 1.77 |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.82-0.1 | 0.95-0.1 | 1.02+0.1 | 0.94+0.2 | 0.69+0.2 | 0.54+0.1 | 0.450.0 | 0.45 |
| FCF Margin | -1.6%-23.5pp | 21.9%+20.8pp | 1.1%+6.2pp | -5.1%-17.2pp | 12.1%+6.5pp | 5.6%+5.5pp | 0.0%-8.3pp | 8.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen Of Troy Ltd's annual revenue?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) reported $1.8B in total revenue for fiscal year 2026. This represents a -6.4% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Helen Of Troy Ltd's revenue growing?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) revenue declined by 6.4% year-over-year, from $1.9B to $1.8B in fiscal year 2026.
Is Helen Of Troy Ltd profitable?
No, Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) reported a net income of -$899.0M in fiscal year 2026, with a net profit margin of -50.3%.
What is Helen Of Troy Ltd's EBITDA?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) had EBITDA of -$728.8M in fiscal year 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Helen Of Troy Ltd have?
As of fiscal year 2026, Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) had $18.9M in cash and equivalents against $755.8M in long-term debt.
What is Helen Of Troy Ltd's gross margin?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) had a gross margin of 45.7% in fiscal year 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is Helen Of Troy Ltd's operating margin?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) had an operating margin of -43.8% in fiscal year 2026, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Helen Of Troy Ltd's net profit margin?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) had a net profit margin of -50.3% in fiscal year 2026, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is Helen Of Troy Ltd's return on equity (ROE)?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) has a return on equity of -112.6% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Helen Of Troy Ltd's free cash flow?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) generated $131.9M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2026. This represents a 58.7% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Helen Of Troy Ltd's operating cash flow?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) generated $171.1M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2026, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Helen Of Troy Ltd's total assets?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) had $2.1B in total assets as of fiscal year 2026, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Helen Of Troy Ltd's capital expenditures?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) invested $39.2M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
How much does Helen Of Troy Ltd spend on research and development?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) invested $54.0M in research and development during fiscal year 2026.
What is Helen Of Troy Ltd's current ratio?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) had a current ratio of 1.71 as of fiscal year 2026, which is generally considered healthy.
What is Helen Of Troy Ltd's debt-to-equity ratio?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95 as of fiscal year 2026, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Helen Of Troy Ltd's return on assets (ROA)?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) had a return on assets of -42.5% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Helen Of Troy Ltd's Altman Z-Score?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) has an Altman Z-Score of 0.39, placing it in the Distress Zone (elevated bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Helen Of Troy Ltd's Piotroski F-Score?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) has a Piotroski F-Score of 3 out of 9, indicating weak financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Helen Of Troy Ltd's earnings high quality?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) has an earnings quality ratio of -0.19x, considered mixed quality. This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can Helen Of Troy Ltd cover its interest payments?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) has an interest coverage ratio of -13.5x, meaning it can struggle to cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Helen Of Troy Ltd?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) scores 33 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating weak standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.